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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ August 18, 2020
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	ESPN How college football is impacted by the recruiting dead period ESPN When Jake Garcia, the 18th-ranked prospect in the Class of 2021, found out that California postponed high school football to the spring, he knew he wouldn't get the chance to play unless he took action. As a quarterback at La Habra High School in La Habra, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN An expanded pre-draft showcase: Todd McShay's suggestion for helping 2021 NFL draft prospects ESPN The road to the 2021 NFL draft got even more complicated with the news that the Big Ten, Pac-12, Mountain West and MAC conferences will postpone their 2020 college football seasons. The coronavirus pandemic has put us in a tough situation this year, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Parents of Big Ten players seek to make conference 'uncomfortable' on decision to postpone football season ESPN Randy Wade and other parents of Big Ten college football players want answers about why the league postponed the fall football season so early. They're going directly to the source. Wade, the father of Ohio State star defensive back Shaun Wade, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN FSU coach Mike Norvell, receiver Warren Thompson 'moving forward' after talk ESPN Florida State coach Mike Norvell said he has talked to receiver Warren Thompson, who took to social media Thursday expressing concerns about testing and transparency during the coronavirus pandemic. Norvell on Monday said he had a "good ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Sources: NFL declines option to reinstate its full-time officiating program for 2020 ESPN The NFL has declined an option to reinstate its full-time officiating program for 2020, the final decision in a series of previously unreported twists during the past four months, according to multiple sources. As a result, officials will continue to work as part-time ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Fantasy baseball pickups: Casey Mize tops trio of high-upside pitchers to add ESPN It's a big week for prospects, as the Detroit Tigers are set to promote a pair of young pitchers who should rank among your top fantasy pickups of the week. If available in your league, consider adding the following three players: Casey Mize, SP, Detroit Tigers. Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Dissecting the Flyers' game plan NHL.com MONTREAL -- Hockey is a game of inches. And not just when it comes to hitting the post on multiple occasions, as the Canadiens did against the Flyers on Sunday night. It comes into play when a puck happens to deflect three times before ending up as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Damian Lillard out to show LeBron James, Lakers that 'running from the grind' is for chumps, not champs CBSSports.com The most telling sign of what Damian Lillard had in store to close the NBA bubble seeding games -- and perhaps what will follow starting Tuesday night against the Lakers in the playoffs' opening round -- came in that social media exchange with Paul George. Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report A Look Inside the World's Most Unthinkable Story: Lionel Messi to Quit Barcelona Bleacher Report In any other season, Lionel Messi would not have had to take matters into his own hands. In any other season, Barca fans would have stood jeering in the stands of the Camp Nou, waving their white handkerchiefs to demand change as their team lost grip on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kristaps Porzingis' ejection, Donovan Mitchell's late violation potentially ruin two Game 1 upset bids CBSSports.com Day 1 of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, bubble edition, is in the books, and what was an otherwise thrilling day of hoops went out, as LeBron James said, on a 'bogus' note. In a tweet that spoke for just about everyone who watched Kristaps Porzingis get tossed from ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Mike McCarthy: Gerald McCoy's injury 'makes you sick on a personal level' NFL.com Gerald McCoy went down in a heap during the early portion of Cowboys practice on Monday holding his right leg. Ultimately, the former Pro Bowl defensive lineman suffered a ruptured quad tendon ending his season before it started. Cowboys new coach ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Northern Trust predictions, odds 2020: Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa picks from PGA insider CBSSports.com The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin this week with The Northern Trust 2020. The 125-player field will be cut to 70 after this week's event at TPC Boston, the BMW Championship will whittle it to 30, and the champion will be crowned at East Lake in Atlanta on Sept. Flag as irrelevant
	BaltimoreRavens.com Late for Work 8/18: Dez Bryant Reportedly in Baltimore for Tryout BaltimoreRavens.com Looking at the Questions Surrounding Dez Bryant's Comeback Attempt. On the day the Ravens had their first padded practice of training camp, a player who isn't even on the team dominated the headlines. That would be three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Trail Blazers vs. Lakers, Game 1 -- A few things to think about tonight Yahoo Sports The first game of a playoff series in the NBA always draws as many conclusions as it does viewers. People will watch tonight and figure that whoever wins Game 1 will capture the best-of-seven series. And they will assume whatever they saw in that game will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Lions' TJ Hockenson optimistic after training with college teammate/All-Pro George Kittle Detroit Free Press Sometimes a picture — even a digitized one on a Zoom chat — is worth a thousand words. And the image of a trimmer but buffer T.J. Hockenson, sporting a backward cap, a scruffy beard and long, curly hair, sure did a lot of talking Monday. The image the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN UFC real or not: Will Jon Jones fight Stipe Miocic next? Is Daniel Cormier really done? ESPN Despite a flurry of news Monday that seemed to lend clarity to the UFC light heavyweight division, the reality is that the situation remains a murky pool of unanswered questions. What we know is the UFC is targeting a bout between light heavyweight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Maybe MLB should give Chris Woodward a white-flag option after Fernando Tatis Jr. nonsense Sporting News There is a very simple solution to this stupid unwritten rules controversy involving Chris Woodward and Fernando Tatis Jr. MLB needs to give its managers a white-flag option. At least, give Woodward the option. 0:00. The Rangers manager is upset that Tatis ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Jamal Murray & Nuggets Top Jazz 135-125 In OT Of Game 1 CBS Denver LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray showed up for his postgame Zoom call wearing a shirt featuring the image of boxing great Muhammad Ali. Almost fitting, given the Denver Nuggets withstood blow after blow from Donovan Mitchell before ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins Denies Contract Holdout Speculation on Twitter Bleacher Report Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins shot down speculation Monday that he is holding out of training camp for a new contract. In response to a tweet from John McClain of the Houston Chronicle on the subject, Hopkins tweeted the following:. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Notre Dame football has a COVID-19 backup plan that even covers coach Brian Kelly Chicago Tribune We're all replaceable, right? The Veep can step in for POTUS. Michael Keaton, George Clooney and Val Kilmer all played Batman. And Notre Dame has a COVID-19-related plan regarding coach Brian Kelly. Advertisement. Asked Monday whether he has ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Alabama's Nick Saban questions whether NFL prospects would play spring football season USA TODAY Count Nick Saban as someone who is skeptical a spring college football season could work, especially with the anticipated departure of NFL-ready prospects. Speaking on ESPN's "Get Up!" Tuesday, the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach questioned the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports BREAKING NEWS: Abidal becomes latest departure at Barcelona Yahoo Sports Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has had his contract terminated by mutual consent, the LaLiga club have announced. The former France international's departure continues a post-season overhaul at Camp Nou, with head coach Quique Setien sacked ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Man City announce plans for David Silva statue at Etihad Stadium Yahoo Sports Manchester City have announced plans to build a statue in honour of David Silva, who is leaving the club this summer. The statue, which will be erected outside their Etihad Stadium home, will pay tribute to the Spanish midfielder as he departs the club after ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Quick Hits: Commish on the Cardinals STLtoday.com Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty warms up before the season-opening game on July 24 at Busch Stadium. (Post-Dispatch photo by Robert Cohen). QUESTION: I read Goold's article about Flaherty, but I still don't get it. Why are Waino, Hudson and Kim ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Preview: Magic square off against Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1 of playoff series vs. Bucks FOXSports.com STREAM IT LIVE ON FOX SPORTS GO · Orlando Magic (33-40, eighth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (56-17, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Bill Belichick the Military Advisor?: 'I'll Just Stick to Coaching Football' Sports Illustrated President Donald Trump name dropped Bill Belichick recently while on The Hugh Hewitt Show, saying he'd call upon New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for military advice if a battle were to ensue while he was POTUS. "You know, if I ever had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated BYU Football: Three Things to Know about Army Sports Illustrated Reports surfaced late on Monday that BYU will travel to West Point on September 19th to take on Army. The news was initially reported by Record Online. If BYU plays Army, it will be the first time the Cougars have faced the Black Knights on the gridiron. Flag as irrelevant
	Bengals.com Burrow, Bengals Sizzle With Change As Pads Beckon Bengals.com First things first. Yes, Joe Burrow can sling the ball. And he did it at will Monday in the last practice before the Bengals don pads for the first time in the decade on Tuesday morning. Second, it looks like A.J. Green is going to be just fine. At some point late in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Lukaku, Lautaro lead Inter back among the European elite Yahoo Sports Romelu Lukaku did his bit but there will be no reunion between the Belgian and Manchester United in the Europa League final. Lukaku's Inter Milan will be in Friday's final in Cologne after he and strike partner Lautaro Martinez took their combined tally for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean What fans on social media are saying about no fans at Titans and Nashville SC games The Tennessean Mayor John Cooper said Tuesday the Titans and Nashville SC will begin their seasons with no fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That will be the case at least through September. Limitations have not yet been announced at Vanderbilt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Stephon Gilmore deserves a raise given Patriots' cap space windfall Boston Herald With all due respect to Cam Newton, the best player on the Patriots roster right now is not a quarterback. Their best player lines up on defense. Stephon Gilmore, the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year, holds the distinction. Until Newton proves ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bucks.com How The Bucks Can Take The Next Step Bucks.com One month after the Bucks traded for Eric Bledsoe, I wrote a story about how the Bucks had a new Big Three. A fair number of people fairly felt that it was a bit early to call such a thing such a thing. But the numbers looked right to me (and the look looked right ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Upstart Lyon fuels debate on how to reform Champions League Washington Post GENEVA — By eliminating wealthier rivals to surprisingly reach the Champions League semifinals, Lyon has followed Ajax last year as an uplifting story for soccer's most prized club competition. Lyon has beaten Manchester City and Juventus, one year after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pelicans.com Five things to know about the Pelicans on Aug. 18, 2020 Pelicans.com 1) People sometimes refer to picking between two comparable NBA draft prospects as a "flip of a coin," but on Monday, there was a literal coin flip between two Western Conference teams. Sacramento prevailed in the toss with New Orleans, giving the Kings ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoltBeat LA Chargers: How the Bolts should handle Melvin Ingram's holdout BoltBeat Another year, another training camp, another player with the first name Melvin holding out on the LA Chargers. Last year it was Melvin Gordon, who ended up not playing the first four games, and this year, it is Melvin Ingram. Ingram did not practice in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News Bruins rally in third period to rock Hurricanes in Game 4 MetroWest Daily News The Bruins are on the verge of evicting the 'Canes from the Eastern Conference bubble in Toronto. There's still a wild card out there, and the Bruins don't hold it. They've made sure it can't beat them, though, and if they play their cards right on Wednesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports National analysts weigh in on Jalen Milroe to Alabama 247Sports BamaOnLine checked in with three national analysts to gather their thoughts on Jalen Milroe flipping from Texas to Alabama and what he brings to the table. Steve Wiltfong: "New Alabama commit Jalen Milroe took a big step forward as a passer as a junior, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Twins-Milwaukee series preview Minneapolis Star Tribune Three-game series at Target Field. All games on FSN, 830-AM. Tuesday, 7:10 p.m.: RHP Corbin Burnes (0-0, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Kenta Maeda (3-0, 2.26). Wednesday, 7:10 p.m.: LHP Brett Anderson (0-2, 4.52) vs. TBA. Thursday, 6:10 p.m.: RHP Brandon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Centre Daily Times 3 Penn State football players facing charges after pot, LSD found in their apartment, police say Centre Daily Times Three Penn State football players were charged Monday after university police officers said they found marijuana and LSD in the trio's on-campus apartment. Officers responded about 3:40 p.m. Aug. 2 to sophomore running back Devyn Ford and redshirt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald From The Newsroom: Dream11 bags IPL sponsorship Deccan Herald In your evening news brief, From the Newsroom, Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has bags the Indian Premier League's title sponsorship rights after a winning bid of Rs 222 crore; Rohit Sharma, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, TT player Manika Batra and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX5 Las Vegas Las Vegas Raiders first day in pads during training camp FOX5 Las Vegas Las Vegas (FOX5) - Monday the Raiders strapped on their pads for the first time in training camp. A reminder that football is here in Las Vegas, as we're just four weeks away from the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. "It's nice to play in pads. Flag as irrelevant
	957 The Game Ratto: Writing down the Unwritten Rules 957 The Game Francisco Tatis, Jr., the Mike Trout by any analysis, ignored a 3-0 take sign in the eighth inning of Monday's 14-4 debriefing of the Texas Rangers, which is not a good thing. You should always obey signs given from your manage or coaches. But he hit a grand ... Flag as irrelevant
	Packers Wire Packers LB Oren Burks rebuilds strength, adds weight entering training camp Packers Wire Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks spent the offseason rebuilding his press strength and adding weight in an effort to overcome two injury-wrecked seasons and become a contributor for Mike Pettine's defense in 2020. According to ESPN's Rob ... Flag as irrelevant
	talkSPORT.com Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh breaks down what really happened to Sean O'Malley at UFC 252 talkSPORT.com Sean O'Malley was one of UFC's fastest rising stars before UFC 252 last Saturday. The bantamweight was a perfect 12-0 heading into his fight vs Marlon Vera, and with a few walk-off knockouts to his name he was starting to generate some real buzz. Flag as irrelevant
	ClutchPoints Skip Bayless chooses his NBA bubble MVP and it's not Damian Lillard ClutchPoints It sure seems that the Skip Bayless-Damian Lillard beef isn't going to be over anytime soon. After initially exchanging some war of words over Twitter earlier just over a week ago, the provocative host was at it again, claiming that the Bubble MVP shouldn't ... Flag as irrelevant
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